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How a therapy called CBITS helps children who have experienced trauma Writer: Molly Hagan Clinical Experts: Katie Peinovich, LCSW , Lisa H. Jaycox, PhD What You'll Learn What is CBITS? What is cognitive behavioral therapy? How does cognitive behavioral...

After an upsetting or traumatic event, children can respond in a variety of unhealthy ways Writer: Harry Kimball Clinical Expert: Jamie Howard, PhD In the wake of an upsetting event, children and adolescents can be expected to react in ways that concern par...

Writer: Melissa Jeffay, PsyD What is acute stress disorder? Acute stress disorder is a mental health condition that happens when a child has a very strong emotional reaction to an upsetting event. The event could be a serious accident or injury, sexual...

The disorder looks different in children as they develop Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Experts: Janine Domingues, PhD , Jamie Howard, PhD What You'll Learn What does PTSD look like in children? What causes PTSD? How is PTSD different for kids of differ...

Clinical Expert: Melissa Jeffay, PsyD What is post-traumatic stress disorder? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can affect kids who have experienced something very upsetting. They have extreme anxiety that causes issue...

There are several evidence-based therapies for young people with PTSD Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Experts: Jamie Howard, PhD , Janine Domingues, PhD What You'll Learn What kind of therapy is used for treating PTSD in kids? Why does the child’s age mat...

EMDR, a best practice for treating PTSD in adults, is also helping kids Writer: Shelley Flannery Clinical Expert: William M. Zangwill What You'll Learn What is EMDR? How is EMDR being used to treat children who've had a traumatic experience? What is th...

Kids often won't talk because of shame, so caregivers must be alert Lauren Book, founder and CEO of the Lauren’s Kids Foundation, describes key physical and behavioral signs that might suggest a child or adolescent is being sexually abused. Knowing the ...

How to teach children to recognize inappropriate behavior, and speak up if it happens Writer: Harry Kimball Clinical Experts: Harold S. Koplewicz, MD , Jamie Howard, PhD High-profile cases of sexual abuse of children at respected places—the Horace Mann Scho...

Straight talk about body parts and a no-secrets policy can empower kids to get help when they need it Writer: Natasha Daniels, LCSW Clinical Expert: Natasha Daniels, LCSW We teach our young children all sorts of ways to keep themselves safe. We teach them t...

How ongoing traumatic experiences affect children Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean Clinical Expert: Jamie Howard, PhD What You'll Learn What is complex trauma? How does complex trauma affect kids? How is complex trauma treated? When people think of traum...

Clinical Expert: Sandra L. Whitehouse, PhD What is reactive attachment disorder? Children with reactive attachment disorder (RAD) are not able to form the important bond that usually develops between a child and their caregivers. Children with reactive att...

Clinical Expert: Tess M. Crane, LCSW What are adjustment disorders? Adjustment disorders are a mental health condition in which a child has an unusually strong or long-lasting reaction to an upsetting event. The event can be anything that’s important to th...

When kids have big reactions to stressful events Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean Clinical Expert: Erika Rooney, PsyD What You'll Learn What are the different kinds of adjustment disorders? What is the difference between an adjustment disorder and PTSD? Wha...

A guide to normal childhood development that can help you recognize when your child might need professional attention. Thanks to the American Academy of Pediatrics for this content. Every child is different, and so is every parent’s experience; but experts...

Communication kids will actually respond to Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Experts: Laura Phillips, PsyD, ABPdN , Alexandra Levine, MS, CCC-SLP What You'll Learn What’s the best way to give toddlers directions? How can we help kids listen...

Helping youngsters develop skills — and a sense of self Writer: Alexandra Levine and Laura Philips What You'll Learn How can young children learn to do things on their own? How can you keep your child safe and let them learn at the same time? What can p...

Tips for encouraging kids age 0-5 to talk Writer: Rachel Cortese, MS, CCC-SLP What You'll Learn How do toddlers learn to communicate? How can parents encourage toddlers to build language skills? When we help children learn how to use language, we want...

How to choose media that's good for young children Writer: Katherine Martinelli Clinical Expert: Matthew Cruger, PhD What You'll Learn Is screen time bad for toddlers? What are the best ways for toddlers to learn from screen time? The A...

What to do when a child doesn’t want to say goodbye Writer: Rachel Ehmke Clinical Expert: Stephanie Schwartz, PsyD What You'll Learn How can parents help young kids prepare for time apart? What makes goodbyes go more smoothly? When is clinginess a sign...